TRA 405 - Import and Export Regulations

Class Hours: 3, Units: 3
Prerequisite(s): BUS 300
This seminar-type class gives a general overview of outsourcing and the process of importing and exporting goods or services, emphasizing the perspective of an entrepreneur starting an import/export business. Students investigate the nomenclature, procedures, and practices, including pricing, documentation and actions of key players. Topics discussed include theories of trade, globalization, outsourcing and the make-buy decision, intermediaries, and risk management. Students create a portfolio, which may be done independently or, in some cases, with a team.
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